Recognized as America’s Top Young Scientist, Gitanjali Rao received an EPA Presidential award for inventing her “Tethys” device, an early detection tool for lead, a dangerous heavy metal in water. She is also the inventor of “Epione,” a device for early diagnosis of prescription opioid addiction using genetic engineering, and “Kindly,” an anti-cyberbullying service using AI and Natural Language processing. Participants will enjoy an engaging Q&A session, including a demonstration of her inventions and a sneak peek of her new…

Students from a rural Kenyan community joined Kenya Connect to read stories over the radio for younger children stuck at home during the pandemic. These students will share an illustrated overview of Kenya and its culture, a brief tour of their rural village, a reading of the picture book by Eric Walters, The Matatu, and a variety of art presentations, followed by a Q&A with students helping in their community. To support Kenya Connect, please visit www.kenyaconnect.org. VIEW VIDEO  

Brazilian teacher and musician Ney Souza will present, “Carimbó Rhythm Patterns & Their Origin,” to show his expertise and love for the traditional Northern Brazil dance. Together with his students from the Amazon region of Brazil, he will share a video showcasing the rich history of Carimbó and its connections to US culture. VIEW VIDEO

Participants will be treated to social-emotional learning exercises from the Building Kindness and Empathy Guide revised by SocialEyes Together author Robin Fox for the CT Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity to accompany a soon-to-debut anti-bullying film from Stand Up and Speak Out. A sneak peek of the film will be premiered after the presentation. For more information, visit www.social-eyes.org/about. VIEW VIDEO  

Mutt-i-grees® Learn how to support your local animal shelter and contribute to your community while taking a virtual tour of the North Shore Animal League America in Port Washington, NY with Jayne Vitale, their Director of Education and Youth Programs. North Shore is the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization and is also a supporting partner of Mutt-i-grees, an innovative Pre-K – Grade 12 social emotional learning program. To learn more about North Shore Animal League America, please…

Creator of Books N Bros Enjoy a Q&A interview with Sidney Keys III, a 14-year-old St. Louis, MO native who at the age of 10 took his love of reading to the next level by creating Books N Bros to advocate for African American literacy! Sidney will share his vision for education and equal opportunity for all youth. For more information, visit www.booksnbros.com. VIEW VIDEO

The Food Drive Kids was started when founder William Winslow realized that some of his fellow students were food insecure and would go hungry over school breaks. He and his brother, Alexander, began working to end childhood hunger through their food drives and building community gardens. Learn more by watching this Q&A with William and visit thefooddrivekids.org. VIEW VIDEO

Ryan Hickman and Lynnea Shuck are passionate about keeping the environment clean and green! At age 3, Ryan Hickman and his dad visited the local recycling center to cash in a few bags of cans and bottles, inspiring Ryan to collect neighbors cans and bottles to ensure they didn’t end up in the ocean. Today, Ryan has customers all across Orange County, CA! Are you ready to become a Junior Ranger? At age 13, Lynnea started volunteering leading wildlife walks…

Hear the inspiring story of Sadako and the Thousand Cranes and then learn how to create your own paper cranes. Presented by Shizumi Shigeto Manale, a dancer, performing artist, choreographer, director, author and film producer born in Hiroshima and raised in Osaka, Japan, participants will enjoy an excerpt of her recent documentary, Pictures from a Hiroshima School Yard. VIEW VIDEO